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What is Copyright? - Back to FAQ
According to the U.S. Copyright Office, “Copyright is a form of protection provided by the laws of the United States (title 17, U.S. Code) to the authors of “original works of authorship,” including literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and certain other intellectual works…It is illegal for anyone to violate any of the rights provided by the copyright law to the owner of copyright.” The party who possesses the "right to copy" is the copyright owner. Others can obtain permission to use someone's copyrighted work by receiving a license from the copyright owner. For more detailed information about United States copyright law, visit www.loc.gov/copyright.

What am I allowed to copy? - Back to FAQ
You must have permission to copy any SpiritSound copyright. This includes but is not limited to printed music, compact disks and cassettes, and artwork.

How do I get permission to use a SpiritSound copyright? - Back to FAQ
All requests must be made in writing. A request may be submitted using our custom licensing request form. Once a request is submitted, please allow 4 weeks for processing.

What happens after I submit a request? - Back to FAQ
Within 4 weeks, 2 copies of your license will be mailed to the address on the request. (Please allow 10 days for regular mail service.) The license contains the billing information, along with the label copy (the copyright information to be put on the product). You will sign both copies and return both copies to us with payment (check or money order only). We will then countersign and return a fully executed copy to you for your records.

How much will my license cost? - Back to FAQ
Click Here to see the Rates.

What if I’m not selling my product? - Back to FAQ
You must pay for all units manufactured even if you are giving them away.

Can I receive blanket permission to make copies? - Back to FAQ
Permission is given on a per song basis only.

Does my CCLI license cover this use? - Back to FAQ
CCLI covers uses regarding congregational use. It does not cover uses for choirs. For information regarding your CCLI license, please visit www.ccli.com.

How do I know what type of license I need? - Back to FAQ
For a description of different types of licenses, please visit the "Custom Licensing Dictionary."

How can I find out who owns a song? - Back to FAQ
First, locate the copyright notice either on a recording or on a copy of the sheet music. If unavailable, you can then search for the song title, writer, or publisher on www.ccli.com, www.ascap.com, www.bmi.com, or www.sesac.com.

How do I know which catalogs you control? - Back to FAQ
SpiritSound’s catalog includes, but is not limited to, the following list. Please note that some catalogs are only partially controlled, so we may not control all songs in each catalog.

SpiritSound Catalogs

  • James D. Vaughan Music Publisher
  • Tennessee Music & Printing Company
  • Pathway Music
  • His Spirit Music
  • His Design Music
  • Cantim Music
  • DaviShop Music
  • Concept III Music

What if I can’t wait 4 weeks for a license? - Back to FAQ
Due to the volume of requests we receive, we are simply unable to process requests any faster. If it is absolutely imperative that you receive permission in a shorter timeframe, please email us at info@spiritsoundmusic.com and enter “Label Copy Request” in the subject line. You must include all pertinent request information and original request date as well as your performance/recording date.

How do I check the status of my license? - Back to FAQ
If it has been more than 6 weeks (allowing for regular mail service) since you submitted your request, please call 423.478.7784.

Can I use your song on my web site? - Back to FAQ
We do not permit any Internet uses of our songs.

Can I use accompaniment tracks in my recording? - Back to FAQ
You will first need to obtain a master use license from whoever owns that accompaniment track. The owner of the sound recording is sometimes a separate owner from copyright owner.

Can I add or change lyrics to your song? - Back to FAQ
We do not permit any lyric changes or additions to our songs.

Do we need a license to perform music in church? - Back to FAQ
Churches are exempt from paying performance royalties unless the church is having a special concert or event where tickets are being sold. If the performance will be recorded (video, audio, or other) you must receive a license for the recording.

How do I get permission to translate your song? - Back to FAQ
Please submit translation requests in writing and include the original lyric in English, the translation and the transliteration back into English. All approved translations become the property of the copyright owner.

What is your policy regarding photocopying of SpiritSound music? - Back to FAQ
Publications still available for sale cannot be copied in their entirety, but the copying of selections from these works may be permitted on a case by case basis. There are no exceptions to this policy including the use of music by children ’s choirs

What if I need a copy of something that’s out of print? - Back to FAQ
SpiritSound can provide copies of most out of print SpiritSound music products. These items are specially reprinted by request and required a minimum order of 5 copies. Due to the specialized nature of these orders, please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Orders may not be cancelled.

What if I don’t need the entire orchestration? - Back to FAQ
Pull-outs are not available if the project is in its first year of release.

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